Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in a multitude of designs and styles and is suitable for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is usually applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, however they are available in many other choices of material such as slate, marble and limestone, each of which will have a different appearance and durability. When installing floor tiling, it is essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor in order to ensure a flat finish and to protect the lifespan of your tiles. After this additional board is installed, a layer of mortar is used to stick the tiles down, and then the gaps in between are filled with grout to seal the tiles against moisture. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which could require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be extremely costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.